by Ray Johnson | Nov 8, 2007 | Corbieres, France, Grenache, Syrah
Chateau Coupe Roses Minervois Cuvee Vignals 2005 There’s lots of black pepper to smell but the brett is coming up to visit in late ’07. Now a year later, the dung is in full force. This wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, unfined and...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 5, 2007 | Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River
Leeuwin Estate Margaret River Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Tasted again in December and this bottle was a little further along, with cocoa, toffee and evolved fruit. The mouth-feel was luscious – really an elegant Cabernet with the complexity of age and...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 5, 2007 | Australia, Eden Valley, Viognier
Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2005 Aged in neutral French oak. Produced in Angaston 14.5% $12.99 at Bottle Barn Yalumba
by Ray Johnson | Nov 2, 2007 | Australia, Clare Valley, Riesling, White Dessert
Mount Horrocks Clare Valley Cordon Cut Riesling 2003 The complexity and viscous mouth-feel are balanced by ample acidity. Owner and winemaker Stephanie Toole. P&B in Auburn 11% $22.39 (375ml) at Bottle Barn Mount Horrocks
by Ray Johnson | Nov 2, 2007 | Alsace, Gewurztraminer, Marlborough, New Zealand
Steve Bird Marlborough Old Schoolhouse Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2006 P&B in Tauranga 13.5% $12.49 at Bottle Barn Steve Bird Lucien Albrecht Alsace Gewurztraminer Reserve 2006 Winemaker and proprietor Jean Albrecht. Bottled in Orschwihr 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn...
